Author Archive for JetAviator7
John White is an experienced pilot, business professional and online entreprenuer for aviation related products who uses the nickname "JetAviator7". Connect with John on Google+
The 3 Best Ways to Deal With Airport Noise Pollution
Airport noise has been a problem for both residents and aircraft operators at airports around the country with high level of jet aircraft activity. The debate over airport noise – and how to eliminate or reduce it – has been the subject of considerable controversy pitting aircraft owners and operators against nearby residents. As a [...]
The Blue Angels
The Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron was ordered to be formed by the Chief of Naval Operations at the end of the Second World War by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. The idea behind forming this flight demonstration squadron was to keep the general public enthused about aviation which would help attract prospective Navy pilots to [...]
Is the Future of General Aviation in China?
As general aviation in the United States slides further into apathy China has discovered how useful a network of general aviation facilities and general aviation aircraft are in developing commerce throughout this massive country. Among many of the changes taking place are moves by companies like the Cessna Aircraft Company to partner with state-owned aviation [...]
Maurice Hovious to Be Inducted Into the Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame
As a pilot you come across many interesting people during your career, and for me one of the most interesting I ever met is Maurice Hovious. I remember the first time I met Maurice over in Kalamazoo just after our company had purchased an early model Turbo Commander that used hydraulic pumps for pressurization. The [...]
How Dangerous Is Lightning for a Pilot When Flying?
When we think about a thunderstorm, one of the first things we think about is lightning. Researching this post I grabbed my Jeppesen Guided Flight Discovery Instrument Commercial textbook to see what Jeppesen has to say about a thunderstorm. This may not surprise you, but it did me – did you know that the tires [...]
A Look at World Air Traffic From a Satellite Over a 24 Hour Period
In an interesting time lapse photography video we can see air traffic around the world as millions of passengers travel around the world. In the video which follows you can see a satellite view of the world air traffic over a 24 hour period. Watch carefully as the circle of illumination moves across the planet. [...]
Another Aviation Legend Passes On
Aviation creates legends, and it is always great to read about one. The following story is about one. Read and enjoy! Legend’ behind MacDill AirFests dies Richard “Dick” Cutshall died of cancer on Christmas Day. Related By HOWARD ALTMAN | The Tampa Tribune Published: December 28, 2011 Updated: December 28, 2011 – 10:16 PM TAMPA [...]
